Meet Karina: Ohana’s New Public Affairs and Sustainability Expert
Ohana’s continuous growth means that we are once again expanding our talent base, now welcoming the brilliant Karina Grucka to the team. Karina’s diverse background and extensive knowledge of EU policy making will not only expand our team’s possibilities to generate positive impact but also elevate the level of support offered to our clients throughout […]
Understanding the EU Carbon Removal Certification Framework
If there was still any argument about the reality of global warming, the summer of 2022 might have just managed to settle it. Confirmed as the warmest summer in the region’s history, the record-breaking temperatures experienced last year have likely made climate change a tangible issue for Europeans across the block and an even more […]
Ohana Public Affairs Live Webinars: The Missing Piece in Your Sustainability Strategy
It was over a year ago when we first identified an opportunity to innovate on how Ohana’s public affairs consultancy services are offered. During our conversations with industry organisations, some representatives mentioned how they wished their members could provide more informed inputs in the EU consultation process. Others shared concerns about receiving a large number […]
EU Sustainability News in 2022: A Full Recap and What’s Next
2022 will be remembered as a cornerstone year in terms of sustainability legislation for the European Union. The proposals published this year have clearly laid the grounds for major changes required from every stakeholder if we are to meet the commitments made in the European Green Deal. For our last blog article of 2022, we […]
Interview with H&M Group: Why Collaboration and Knowledge are Key in Driving Sustainable Change
H&M Group is one of those companies which do not require an introduction, but what you may not know about the 75-year-old company that became a worldwide synonym for affordable fashion, is it is also an industry leader when it comes to sustainability and public affairs. Recently, we interviewed Pernilla Halldin, Head of Public Affairs […]
EU Ban on Products Made with Forced Labour: Everything You Need to Know
Honouring a commitment made by President Ursula von der Leyen in the 2021 State of the Union speech, the European Commission has been taking clear steps towards guaranteeing decent work conditions worldwide, and its latest proposal is set to impact organisations way beyond our block’s borders. In this article, we will introduce you to the […]
EU Communications Framework: Everything Marketers Need to Know
For years, marketing campaigns from all sectors have heavily relied on ‘green’ and sustainable claims in order to make goods and services more appealing to a growing environmentally conscious consumer base. However, marketing teams will have to get extra creative if they are to keep up with the upcoming restrictions brought by the new EU […]
EU Due Diligence Legislation Proposal: A Deep Dive
Note: read the latest article on the EU’s Due Diligence Legislation vote. If you’ve been keeping an eye on the latest updates coming from Brussels, you probably already know that the EU’s commitment to a more sustainable future is starting to bring about significant changes for European businesses. However, according to the new EU Due […]
New Talent at Ohana: Meet Jędrzej and Luca
Ohana is growing and thrilled to announce two brilliant additions to our team of experts! After the talented Rannveig van Iterson joined Ohana in January last year, it’s time to introduce our new public affairs consultants, Jędrzej Nadolny and Luca Boniolo. Both Jędrzej and Luca joined us in March, and have each brought a strong […]
Interview with the Sustainable Fashion Academy: Cleaning up the Apparel Industry Through Climate Policy and Incentives
The textiles industry currently produces up to 3.29 gigatons of carbon dioxide emissions yearly – 2-8% of emissions worldwide. To curb climate change and meet ambitious EU targets to cut greenhouse gases by 50% throughout their value chain, companies need to act now. But many organizations don’t know where to start. That’s where initiatives like […]